Orion Twp. Board approves medical marijuana provisioning centers

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Township Board of Trustees approved an amendment to Ordinance 154 Licensed Marihuana Facilities that will allow for medical marijuana facilities and caregiver operations in Orion Township. The board held a public hearing and second reading of the proposed amendment during its meeting on Monday, then voted 6-0 to […]

Orion Twp. Municipal Complex slated to open in early November

Cleaning services bid approved By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township employees will likely be moving into the new Orion Township Municipal Complex in early November if the construction timetable holds. “We’re about 30 days out from moving into our new facility. It’s a remarkable accomplishment,” Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett said. “During COVID, to […]

Orion Twp. Fire Dept. responds to nearly 150 calls over two week period

The Orion Township Fire Department responded to 147 calls for service from Sept. 15-29, according to a fire department call volume and significant incidents report to the Orion Township Board of Trustees on Monday. Of those calls, firefighters/EMTs responded to 97 medical calls. There were 50 non-medical calls for service over the two-week period. The […]

Public Safety — Oct. 6, 2021

The LOPD responded to 116 calls from Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1 • Traffic Accidents: 1 Truck yields to bicyclist, traffic crash ensues on M-24 While on patrol, Lake Orion police witnessed a traffic crash at 7:43 p.m. Sept. 29 on northbound M-24 near Converse Court. A white […]

LO DDA holds special meeting, approves RFQ for legal services

Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors held a special meeting on Sept. 27 where the board approved a request for proposal for legal services as well as appointed three board members to an evaluation and interview team. Currently, the DDA and Village share the same attorney — Mary Kucharek of Beier Howlett. The […]

MDOT to close single lane on M-24, Broadway Street on Saturday

Beginning on Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Transportation closed a single lane on northbound M-24 at Broadway Street in the Village of Lake Orion. The single lane closure is expected to last through Saturday. MDOT says it is closing the lane from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for curb and pavement work. Broadway Street will […]

COVID-19 Update — Oct. 6, 2021

In the last 30 days there were 71 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 86 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 160 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 1,022 total cases, 13 deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 1,215 total cases, 16 deaths. (Population of 12,055) 48362: […]

Dragons stop Cougars to end four game losing streak

Dragons stop Cougars to end four game losing streak

By Joe St. Henry Review Sports Contributor Lake Orion ‘s football team enjoyed the taste of victory for the first time in more than a month last Friday, with a convincing 24-7 win over Stoney Creek. After a scoreless first quarter which saw the Dragons run only two offensive plays, they gave the Cougars a […]

Come on Oxford students, we can do better

Dear Editor, Yesterday I had a conversation with a Lake Orion High School band parent. She told me that following the Wildcats defeat of the Dragons (Sept. 17 football game at Lake Orion High School), students from Oxford High taunted Lake Orion parents and students as they exited the game, getting in their faces and […]

Senior of the Week — Christian Farstvedt

Parents: John and Kim Farstvedt Grade: 12 GPA: 3.4 Favorite subject(s): Social Studies/AP U.S. History Extracurricular activities: Baseball, hanging out with friends Hobbies/Interests: Baseball Plans after graduation: Study history at CMU or Oakland University Christian is proudest of: Having friends and family that care about me Christian makes a contribution by: Donating bread to homeless shelters […]